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Haiti’s harrowing humanitarian crisis remains at the top of the United Nations’ agenda
Washington, DC, 20 July 2023 – The Security Council extended the mandate of BINUH, the UN’s Integrated Office in Haiti, under resolution 2465 for one year. It called on Secretary-General António Guterres to present options, within 30 days, for combatting the armed gangs that now encircle not only the capital.”
UN political chief delivers keynote address to DC conference
Washington, DC, 21 June 2023 – Today, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo attended the 30th annual meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), where she delivered the opening keynote address under the title “Multilateral action for peace in an era of division.”
UN envoy discusses Central Africa with DC counterparts
Washington, DC, 12 June 2023 – The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Abdou Abarry, was in Washington, DC, on Friday, 9 June, to discuss regional dynamics in Central Africa with officials from the United States Government and World Bank.”
General Assembly President’s youth fellows travel to Washington
Washington, DC, 26 May 2023 - Today, members of the President of the General Assembly (PGA) Fellowship Programme wrapped up a five-day visit to Washington, DC, following meetings with UN offices in the city, the US Government, the World Bank and a number of embassies and other institutions.”
US contributions to UN peacekeeping recognized on Peacekeepers Day
Washington, DC, 24 May 2023 – Ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, which will mark 75 years of UN peacekeeping on 29 May, the UN Information Centre in Washington is recognizing the meaningful contributions of United States nationals to UN peacekeeping operations across the globe.”
In DC, UN envoy highlights Haiti’s humanitarian and development crisis
Washington, DC, 19 May 2023 - Ulrika Richardson, Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti, wrapped up a three-day mission to Washington, DC.”
UN Secretary-General meets with US Secretary of State and Members of Congress in Washington
Washington, DC, 28 April 2023 – Today United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres left Washington, DC, for New York, following two days of engagements in the city.”
In Washington, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Reform of Global Financial System
Washington, DC, 15 April 2023 – UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed was in Washington, DC, from 12 to 14 April, to participate in and lead the UN’s observer delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings.”
UN communications chief engages with Americans in Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio, 12 April 2023 – The United Nations’ Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, today wrapped up a two-day visit to Ohio, where she exchanged views with a wide cross section of Ohioans on multiple issues on the United Nations’ agenda, including Ukraine, climate change and information integrity.”
UN’s top official in DR Congo visits Washington
Washington, DC, 27 March 2023 - Today, Bintou Keita, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Head of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO ), visited Washington, DC, to exchange views with US Government and World Bank officials about the current situation in the DRC. During her trip, among other themes, Ms. Keita emphasized the importance of including women and youth in political processes.”
UN in Washington engages Syracuse University students
Washington, DC, 16 March 2023 – The UN Information Center in Washington hosted students from Syracuse University in New York at an interactive session on the risk of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.”
UN in Washington briefs Arizona students on Black Sea Grain Initiative
Washington, DC, 10 March 2023 – This past Wednesday, 8 March, the UN Information Center in Washington hosted students enrolled in Arizona State University (ASU)’s International Affairs master’s program, who were the DC area to acquaint themselves with the work of the UN and its critical role around the globe.”
UN Special Envoy promotes road safety in Washington
Washington, DC, 9 March 2023 – The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, was in Washington this week. He met various interlocutors, including: Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States; Martin Raiser, Vice President for South Asia at the World Bank; Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation; and Nerissa Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs at the US State Department. At the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, he met with: Annie Petsonk, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs; Julie Abraham, Director of the Office of International Transportation and Trade; and Nanda Sriinivasan, Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development. He also had an interview with The Washington Post.”
UN celebrates International Women’s Day in Washington
Washington, DC, 8 March 2023 – Today, a representative of the UN Information Center in Washington attended an International Women’s Day event focused on the progress made and next steps to achieving greater gender equality – from equal pay policies to how women in leadership and on the ground are making a difference. Held at Long View Gallery in downtown DC, the event was organized by Axios as a part of their News Shapers event series.”
50th anniversary of landmark nature treaty celebrated in Washington
Washington, DC, 5 March 2023 – This past Friday, 3 March, UN representatives and other officials in Washington gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). ”
Top UN official in Colombia visits Washington
Washington, DC, 4 March 2023 - Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Colombia and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, was in Washington, DC, yesterday, to discuss the current situation in Colombia with key interlocutors. ”
UN offices brief Georgetown students on food insecurity
Washington, DC, 3 March 2023 – This morning, the UN Information Center in Washington participated in a joint student briefing with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Liaison Office for North America at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Representatives of both UN offices explained to students how the UN family is working together to tackle the global food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the situation in Ukraine. ”
Head of UN South Sudan mission meets with partners in Washington
Washington, DC, 27 February 2023 - Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), was in Washington, DC, today, to discuss the current situation in South Sudan with key interlocutors. ”
UNAIDS leaders discuss global HIV response in Washington
Washington, DC, 24 February 2023 – Today Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, participated in “PEPFAR at 20”, an event marking 20 years of US President George W. Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The event was hosted by the George W. Bush Institute at the United States Institute of Peace. ”
UN and State Department brief students in Washington on global inequality
Washington, DC, 22 February 2023 – Yesterday evening, the UN Information Center in Washington joined forces with the US Department of State to brief students on the importance of tackling global inequality. Held at American University’s School of International Service in Washington, DC, the event was part of a UN-State Department joint discussion series on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This particular session focused on SDG 10: “Reduced Inequalities.”
UN Secretary-General’s spokesman engages with universities in Washington
Washington, DC, 9 February 2023 – The Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, was in Washington yesterday for engagements with university students. In the morning, he visited Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Following an introduction from the School’s Dean, Joel Hellman, Mr. Dujarric shared with the gathered students his frank takes on global politics, which were based on his experiences speaking for and traveling with three different United Nations Secretaries-General. He also answered questions on a wide range of topics, including international diplomacy, Security Council reform, women’s rights and sustainable development.
UN deepens links with United States’ largest Hispanic Serving Institution
Washington, DC, 8 February 2023 – Florida International University (FIU), one of the largest public universities in the United States, is also the country’s largest Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With its mandate to educate and inform the American people about the work of the United Nations, the United Nations Information Center in Washington has been deepening its links with FIU.
UN report on trafficking in persons launched in Washington
Washington, DC, 1 February 2023 - The seventh edition of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2022 was launched in Washington, DC, marking the end of the United States’ National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and facilitated by the United Nations Information Center in Washington.
UN honors Holocaust survivors and victims in New York and Washington
Washington, DC, 27 January 2023 - The United Nations today held its annual observance of the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. This day was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly to mark the liberation of the Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945).
Washington film festival highlights plight of migrants
Washington, DC, 25 January 2023 - The Deputy Director of the United Nations Information Center in Washington, Brenden Varma, today addressed the Global Migration Film Festival, outlining how United Nations Member States have handled migration and how the United Nations Secretariat has advocated for migrants’ rights and countered hate speech and disinformation that target migrants. The event, held at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Washington, was organized and supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), USA for IOM, the United Nations Information Center in Washington, and the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA). Remarks were also delivered by Vincent Houver, Chief of Mission at IOM’s Washington office.
DC-based students briefed on ‘Our Common Agenda’
Washington, DC, 20 January 2023 - The Deputy Director of the United Nations Information Center in Washington, Brenden Varma, today briefed members of the Graduate Fellows Program (GFP) of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA). The event was held at Corcoran Hall at the George Washington University.
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support visits Washington
Washington, DC, 11 January 2023 - United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar wrapped up a three-day visit to Washington, DC, today. During her visit, she exchanged views with the United States Government, the World Bank and civil society, on opportunities for prevention and peacebuilding across the globe.
Deputy Head of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism holds meetings in Washington
Washington, DC, 12 January 2023 - The Deputy to the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Raffi Gregorian, visited Washington, DC, from 11 to 12 January. While in the District, he discussed his office’s priorities for 2023 with officials from the United States Government and other entities.
UN office in Washington engages students, expands academic engagement
Washington, DC, 20 December 2022 - Students and young people are at the center of the United Nations’ outreach around the world, including in the United States. They serve as critical advocates in their local communities on tackling climate change, poverty, and inequality; their voices help shape leaders’ responses to pressing local, national and global challenges; and they represent hope for future generations.
UN Under Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming visits Washington
Washington, DC, 14 December 2022 - Following her visit to the United States Capitol with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 13 December, Under Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming remained in Washington today to meet with additional interlocutors. At the Department of State, she exchanged views with Amb. Michele J. Sison, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs. She also met with Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation. Topics that arose in those meetings included key trends in public opinion, the United Nations’ efforts to fight mis- and disinformation and the future of social media.
UN Secretary-General engages with US Senate in Washington
Washington, DC, 13 December 2022 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Washington, DC, from New York on Tuesday morning, 13 December, to meet with members of the United States Senate on Capitol Hill.
UN adviser pushes for greater ambition on climate in Washington
Washington, DC, 9 December 2022 – United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General of the Climate Action Team Selwin Hart had a special engagement in Washington, DC, today. In meetings with the United States Government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations Foundation (UNF), he discussed outcomes of the United Nations 2022 Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh (COP27) and how to ensure greater ambition on climate in 2023.
Time to Act
Washington D.C., 14 October 2022 – The United Nations Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres today addressed the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in the capital city and federal district of the United States.
Mis- and disinformation are eroding trust
Boston, 5 October 2022 – The Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research at Boston University hosted United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Ms. Melissa Fleming, for a keynote conversation on 30 September focused on the evolving role of mis- and disinformation in the context of public health communications.
Young Americans step up to help prevent oil spill off the coast of Yemen
New York 21 September 2022 - United States, other donor governments and the United Nations honor Maryland elementary schoolers at UNGA side-event. When a humanitarian catastrophe looms, you can count on young Americans to step up and make a difference. Students at Westbrook Elementary School in Bethesda, Maryland, heard about a potential oil spill off the Red Sea coast of Yemen, they knew they had to act.